Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a student-led, instructor-supervised, work-based learning experience that results in measurable outcomes aligned to your Career Plan of study. SAEs provide students real world experience, opportunities to apply their classroom knowledge, and learn new skills. Students also record their time and finances for their SAE project.
Types of SAE Projects
Foundational
Students explore different areas of agriculture to discover their interests and develop a career plan.
Research
Students investigate materials, processes and information to establish new knowledge or the validation of previous research.
Entrepreneur
Students create, own and operate a business which provides goods and/or services to the marketplace.
Placement
Students will be a paid employee or a volunteer at a local business or organization.
*Agriculture encompasses nearly every aspect of our daily lives which allows almost any opportunity or experience to be utilized in an SAE.